# European Union tariff lines under HS 8501.53

> The European Union tariff splits HS 8501.53 (other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 75 kW) into 13 national lines: 8501 53 50 10 (electric drive for motor vehicles, with an output of not more than 315 kW: -with an AC or DC motor with or without transmission, -with or without power electronics), 8501 53 50 20 (AC traction motor of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) type with: -a torque output of 200 Nm or more, but not more than 400 Nm, -a power output of 50 kW or more, but not more than 200 kW , -a rotation speed of no more than 15 000 rpm, for use in the manufacture of electric vehicles), 8501 53 50 30 (permanent magnet synchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 500 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -a total width of 600 mm or more but not more than 700 mm, -a total height of 550 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -weighing of not more than 350 kg, -3 suspension points), 8501 53 50 40 (permanent magnet traction AC motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 150 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 460 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a total width of 450 mm or more but not more than 580 mm, -a total height of 490 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a weight of not more than 310 kg, -4 mounting points) and 9 others.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850153
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/85) / [8501.53](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850153)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [8501.53](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850153)
- National lines: 13
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

## European Union lines under 8501.53

The European Union tariff splits HS 8501.53 (other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 75 kW) into 13 national lines: 8501 53 50 10 (electric drive for motor vehicles, with an output of not more than 315 kW: -with an AC or DC motor with or without transmission, -with or without power electronics), 8501 53 50 20 (AC traction motor of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) type with: -a torque output of 200 Nm or more, but not more than 400 Nm, -a power output of 50 kW or more, but not more than 200 kW , -a rotation speed of no more than 15 000 rpm, for use in the manufacture of electric vehicles), 8501 53 50 30 (permanent magnet synchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 500 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -a total width of 600 mm or more but not more than 700 mm, -a total height of 550 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -weighing of not more than 350 kg, -3 suspension points), 8501 53 50 40 (permanent magnet traction AC motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 150 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 460 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a total width of 450 mm or more but not more than 580 mm, -a total height of 490 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a weight of not more than 310 kg, -4 mounting points) and 9 others.

- [8501 53 50 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501535010) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Traction motors, Electric drive for motor vehicles, with an output of not more than 315 kW: -with an AC or DC motor with or without transmission, -with or without power electronics. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 50 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501535020) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Traction motors, AC traction motor of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) type with: -a torque output of 200 Nm or more, but not more than 400 Nm, -a power output of 50 kW or more, but not more than 200 kW , -a rotation speed of no more than 15 000 rpm, for use in the manufacture of electric vehicles. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 50 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501535030) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Traction motors, Permanent magnet synchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 500 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -a total width of 600 mm or more but not more than 700 mm, -a total height of 550 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -weighing of not more than 350 kg, -3 suspension points. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 50 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501535040) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Traction motors, Permanent magnet traction AC motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 150 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 460 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a total width of 450 mm or more but not more than 580 mm, -a total height of 490 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a weight of not more than 310 kg, -4 mounting points. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 50 50](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501535050) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Traction motors, Asynchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 140 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 580 mm or more but not more than 730 mm, -a total width of 550 mm or more but not more than 670 mm, -a total height of 510 mm or more but not more than 630 mm, -with a weight of not more than 390 kg, -with or without reduction gear, -with or without starter generator, -2 mounting points, for use in the manufacture of the electric drive of hybrid buses. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 50 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501535090) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Traction motors, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 81 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501538110) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW, Of an output not exceeding 150 kW, for use in civil aircraft
- [8501 53 81 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501538120) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW, Of an output exceeding 150 kW, for use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 81 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501538190) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 94 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501539410) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 375 kW but not exceeding 750 kW, For use in certain types of aircraft. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 94 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501539490) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 375 kW but not exceeding 750 kW, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 99 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501539910) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 750 kW, For use in certain types of aircrafts. Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- [8501 53 99 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501539990) Other AC motors, multi-phase, Of an output exceeding 75 kW, Other, of an output, Exceeding 750 kW, Other. Duty (MFN): 2.7%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 8501.53 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/850153): 5 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 8501.53](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850153)

- Previous subheading: [8501.52](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850152) Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW
- Next subheading: [8501.61](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850161) AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 8501.53?

The European Union tariff splits HS 8501.53 (other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 75 kW) into 13 national lines: 8501 53 50 10 (electric drive for motor vehicles, with an output of not more than 315 kW: -with an AC or DC motor with or without transmission, -with or without power electronics), 8501 53 50 20 (AC traction motor of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) type with: -a torque output of 200 Nm or more, but not more than 400 Nm, -a power output of 50 kW or more, but not more than 200 kW , -a rotation speed of no more than 15 000 rpm, for use in the manufacture of electric vehicles), 8501 53 50 30 (permanent magnet synchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 500 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -a total width of 600 mm or more but not more than 700 mm, -a total height of 550 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -weighing of not more than 350 kg, -3 suspension points), 8501 53 50 40 (permanent magnet traction AC motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 150 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 460 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a total width of 450 mm or more but not more than 580 mm, -a total height of 490 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a weight of not more than 310 kg, -4 mounting points) and 9 others.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850153.json